California - Northern

[caychris]

Okay, I just measured a packet of Save a Chick probiotic for you. It had 2 tsp of powder in it so that's 1/2 tsp per quart of water.

Thanks Ill do that today when I change their water.

I'm having so much fun learning about Chicken raising. I do want to hatch some sometime but Im just getting started on this adventure.

I just love birds in general but my wife has been against having animals for so long that I had all but given up. Now that we have broken the ice I'm thrilled.

The 2 little buff orp's that we just got are now the attention grabbers in the family the older dele's now get less attention which I'm sure they think is terrible. I think they will get a taste of the new coop during the day today. They really need more space but the rain coming mon/tues might not make it the best time but the house part of the coop stayed dry in the latest rain so maybe...

 

[PetRock]

All we had was the ones that my mom puts jam in. She said she couldn't find any of her quart size ones. Not a big deal when you're only watering 4 chicks

That's true! I've been hatching groups of around 20. I definitely need the quart sized jars!

 

[BCollie]

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No kidding! 20 is a lot. I bet you're in a heaven. I just love the little chicks so much, I didn't even mind when they woke me up at 3 am running around the brooder yelling about who knows what. If I have to be woken up at 3am that's the way to have it happen!

 

[tls_ranch]

Hi guys! So like I expected, I got some chicks at the show. I do have a quick question...do they need to be on paper towels for the first few days?

It was nice meeting you at the show

Trisha

 

[Dumb Kluck]

Arbitrary lines meant to divide... chicken flockers UNITE!
Born in LA
Rural NorCal resident these decades.

 

[ronott1]

Arbitrary lines meant to divide... chicken flockers UNITE!
Born in LA
Rural NorCal resident these decades.

What do you have for chickens?

 

[BCollie]

More chick pics, anyone? A couple macro headshots in here... I just love my babies so much!

 

[BCollie]

Arbitrary lines meant to divide... chicken flockers UNITE!
Born in LA
Rural NorCal resident these decades.

Welcome to BYC and to our great little thread!

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It was nice meeting you, too! You have beautiful birds.

 

[Dumb Kluck]

Arbitrary lines meant to divide... chicken flockers UNITE!
Born in LA
Rural NorCal resident these decades.

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• Location: California - SF East Bay
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I know there are a bunch of us Northern California types here (yeah, I'm talking to you).

Now, the question is where do we draw the line between North and South?

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Still getting the hang of how the discussions flow LOL &

 

[Audio51]

Finally back able to post. I wne to the show yesterday and enjoyed it, but was only able to stay for a couple of hours. Lots of birds, but the only other one I have been to was the State Fair 20+ years ago so no frame of reference as it compared to other show. Quite a few sales tables and pens. I picked up some Corrid to have on hand for about $10 less than my feed store charges, but the bottle is HUGE and I can't imaging ever using that much before it expires. Also bought a new waterer for my meat birds. They have been going thru the smaller one a couple of times every day so this will hold them longer.There were some brooder cabinets (homemade) that I REALLY wanted to buy, but didn't. Lots of Marans chicks, american Orphingtons, other mixed chicks. I saw one pen of very young chicks with no heat that definitley looked like they needed some. The building was on the the cool side. I was taking pictures with my phone so these are not the best. The ones @BCollietook are much better.























































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